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Instant predictions for Bears’ 2026 slate

Yahoo Sports1h ago3 min readOriginal source →
Instant predictions for Bears’ 2026 slate

TL;DR

The Chicago Bears are predicted to win at least 10 games in the 2026 season, aiming for a postseason return. They will open the season against the Carolina Panthers as 2.5-point favorites.

Key points

  • Chicago Bears predicted to win at least 10 games in 2026
  • Opening game against Carolina Panthers as 2.5-point favorites
  • Bears' win total set at 9.5 by oddsmakers
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 04: Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears looks on in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on January 04, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 04: Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears looks on in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on January 04, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 04: Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears looks on in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on January 04, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Chicago Bears have had a schedule for about an hour now, so let’s make some way-too-early predictions for the 2026 season! The WCG crew will kick off a schedule release roundtable in a couple of days, so I reserve the right to revise my quick take after more thought, but for now, **I see the Bears at 10 wins minimum**, which should get them back in the postseason in the NFC. Here’s what partners at FanDuel Sportsbook have for the win totals for the four NFC North teams. Detroit Lions: 10.5 (Over -130/Under +110) Green Bay Packers: 9.5 (Over -125/Under +105) Chicago Bears: 9.5 (Over +110/Under -130) Minnesota Vikings: 8.5 (Over +120/Under -140) To explain what those numbers mean, if you think the Bears will go over 9.5 wins as I do, then a $100 wager would win $110. So the higher the number, the less likely something is to happen per the oddsmakers. The Bears open on the road against the Carolina Panthers, and right now FanDuel has the spread at Carolina +2.5, which means they think the Panthers are a home underdog. If you think the Bears will win despite giving up those 2.5 points, which I do, you get that at -115. The over/under point total for the game is 44.5 (-110), and the moneyline — which is a straight pick with no point spread — is -142 for the Bears. Over three-quarters of all spread bets on the game so far at FanDuel are on the Bears, with 97% of the moneyline wagers on Chicago. So, to recap my early picks: give me the over on the Bears’ season win total of 9.5, and give me the Bears at -2.5 at Carolina Week 1. You can check out the Bears’ full schedule here. ***Our guys Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk streamed a Bears Over Beers on our 2nd City Gridiron YouTube channel earlier tonight at 7:30 CT, so check that out right here for their immediate schedule reactions***.

Q&A

What are the Chicago Bears' predicted win totals for the 2026 season?

The Chicago Bears are projected to have a win total of 9.5, with predictions suggesting they will exceed this to reach at least 10 wins.

Who do the Chicago Bears play in their first game of the 2026 season?

The Chicago Bears will open their 2026 season on the road against the Carolina Panthers.

What is the betting line for the Bears' first game against the Panthers?

The Bears are favored by 2.5 points in their opening game against the Carolina Panthers, with a moneyline of -142 for Chicago.

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